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Why we'll be protesting at the Olympics

Why we'll be protesting at the Olympics BY SIMON BUTLER The 400,000-strong reconciliation march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on May 28 demonstrated to the federal Coalition government that a healthy anti-racism sentiment still

Global Action Radio goes national

Global Action Radio goes national BY ANNE O'CASEY MELBOURNE — People around Australia can now find out about the latest debates and news in the lead up to the September 11 protests against the World Economic Forum here. The Global Action Radio

Loose cannons

Imposing whose will? "If they [the protesters] go ahead with threats to shut the forum down then we will take appropriate steps to ensure people can go about their business without intimidation by a group of people seeking to impose their will on

Get serious about ending corporate tyranny

Join the Democratic Socialist Party By Peter Boyle Four months after the Seattle protests, representatives of Third World governments met in Cuba for the G77 South Summit Conference. Cuban President Fidel Castro's address to that gathering

SOUTH AFRICA: Who is bringing the SACP's name into disrepute?

SOUTH AFRICA: Who is bringing the SACP's name into disrepute? The chairperson of the Johannesburg Central branch of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Dale McKinley, was officially notified of his expulsion from the party on August 16. He

S11: are demands necessary?

BY ANDREW HALL CANBERRA — While momentum for the September 11 protest in Melbourne against the World Economic Forum snowballs, the S11 movement has much to work out: including whether it can unite on anything other than the protest itself. A

CANADA: Joe Flexer, 1933-2000

It is difficult to imagine a more political person, and at the same time a more passionate and caring person, than our departed comrade Joseph Flexer. Socialist Action has lost more than a central leader, more than a brilliant writer, educator and

Rethinking in Ireland

Rethinking in Ireland Red BannerPO Box 6587, Dublin 6, IrelandEmail <red_banner@yahoo.com>Subscriptions A$22 Fourthwrite<http://rwg.phoblacht.net> REVIEW BY DAVE RILEY The fallout from the Sinn Fein-sponsored peace process has

Howard's IVF discrimination opposed

Howard's IVF discrimination opposed BY LYDIA LEONARD BRISBANE — More than 100 people rallied here on August 15 to oppose the federal government's plan to alter the federal anti-discrimination act to exclude lesbians and single mothers from

GERMANY: Authorities' hypocrisy on racist violence

GERMANY: Authorities' hypocrisy on racist violence KIEL — After years of racist crimes perpetrated against immigrants and refugees, Germany's establishment is giving the impression that it is finally willing to act to stop it. This follows a bomb

EAST TIMOR: Jose Ramos Horta: CNRT will cease to exist'

EAST TIMOR: Jose Ramos Horta: 'CNRT will cease to exist' EAST TIMOR: Jose Ramos Horta: 'CNRT will cease to exist' DILI — Speaking at a meeting of the just weeks-old East Timor Press Club on August 12, Jose Ramos Horta, vice-president of the

Blood and roses

Blood and roses A Beautiful LifeBy Matrix TheatreAt Brisbane Powerhouse, BrisbaneAugust 22-27 REVIEW BY BRENDAN DOYLE Every so often there is a theatrical performance that is not only exciting and totally absorbing, but also intricately connected